James Madison University will reimburse individuals traveling on official business of the University. The University expects individuals to exercise prudent judgment when arranging travel and making travel payments. Travel expense accounts are open to the public and must sustain the test of public review.

James Madison University will reimburse individuals traveling on Official University business for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred.  To request reimbursement, individuals must complete and submit travel documents as described by this procedure.

The University relies on the honesty and integrity of those traveling to prevent excessive travel payments.  Any falsification of payments is fraud and the University must treat it as such.

Travelers are responsible for the legality, legibility, and completeness of Travel Expense Reimbursement Vouchers.  Neglecting to examine and enter necessary information according to this procedure may be cause for the return of Travel Vouchers to the traveler.

The Accounts Payable department is responsible for processing requests for reimbursement of travel expenses incurred by those traveling on official University business, and to ensure that such reimbursements adhere to the Commonwealth of Virginia's Travel Regulations

Please contact the Accounts Payable Office with questions concerning travel request procedures.